Still worth getting 3rd generation CPUS and Mobos?

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I'm building a new PC and I was wondering whether it is really worth going for the 4th gen of intel processors. I already have a gigabyte B75-D3V motherboard which isn't too bad in my opinion, and I was wondering whether it's worth getting an i5 3570 or getting a new motherboard and an i5 4670. That would be a lot more expensive but is it really worth it if I want a fairly future proofed PC that will be good enough for the next couple of years.
 
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What is your current cpu? I absolutely think it's worth it to get a 3rd gen cpu/build. They are only 1 year old! Still great and better than most brand new AMDs. The 3570k is $199 right now. Probably cheaper than the non-k 3570.
 
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My current CPU is a i3 3220 which I think needs a bit of an upgrade, so I'm not going to use it in my new PC. I was wondering whether I will need to buy a new Mobo for a future proof PC
 
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Getting a 3rd gen i5 is the quickest, cheapest, and most obvious upgrade for your current PC. If you're starting a new build though, you should go with a whole new setup, and probably just get a 4th gen i5 if you can afford it. If you're super tight on funds, just grab a 3rd gen i5 and keep you current mobo. It would still be a great upgrade over your i3.
 
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the first question would be what you are doing with your rig and what you are planning to do with it.

the next thing that would be good to know is what other components you are using. ram and especially graphics would be interesting, so we can better assess what your pc is capable of.

that said, haswell (4th generation) isn't that big of an upgrade compared to ivy bridge (3rd gen) on the desktop. the biggest advantage is improved battery life on mobile devices and also improved integrated graphics, but that depends on the exact model.
if you're using a dedicated graphics card from nvidia or amd that point is of no interest to you.

and since you are talking about k-series cpus, as far as i know the "older" ivy bridge models generally run cooler than haswell and can be pushed higher with overclocking too. not that you're going to do much overclocking with a b75-chipset, just saying.
 
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Well, I'm going to be playing a lot of BF4 at the moment. Next year I'll be playing: Star Citizen, Fallout 4, the Sims 4 when they come out and GTA V if they release it for PC.
I will probably be using some 1333 or 1600 DDR3 ram and I'm deciding between a GTX 770 2gb and a r9 280x, if there are any GPUs that may be better suited for me, just say btw.
 
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